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#MeToo and the History of “Hashtag Feminism” in the MENA Region

Before the online viral #MeToo campaign stormed the globe in October 2017, since 2011 there have been several influential social media campaigns championing women’s rights in the MENA region.

Russia’s Energy Politics and Its Relevance for the European Union

Since Vladimir Putin has been in power in Moscow, oil and gas have been an integral part of Russia’s strategy to regain influence on the world stage.

Perspectives of Container Shipping in the Western Mediterranean

In recent decades, container shipping has undergone a series of transformations as a result of both maritime and terrestrial stakeholders seeking bigger economies of scale. These transformations have led to the consolidation of a number of trends .

North Africa More African than Ever: Maghreb Countries towards ECOWAS

Though North Africa has long been seen as separate from the rest of the continent, recent years have brought growing rhetoric around the engagement of Maghreb countries with sub-Saharan Africa.

The Idea of Balkan Regional Economic Integration

Regional economic integration in the Balkans is not a new idea, but it has received new attention in recent years with the “Berlin Process” and the renewed engagement of the European Union with the six Western Balkan countries.

Trade Networks in the MENA Region

Forecasts for economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stand at between a modest 1.5 and 3.5 percent for the period 2019-2021. This growth is also likely to be heterogeneous, with some laggards and a few emerging growth stars.

Climate Change in the MENA Region: Environmental Risks, Socioeconomic Effects and Policy Challenges for the Future

The Middle East and North Africa region has always been dependent on agriculture and climatic conditions- However, existing climatic and demographic trends cast serious doubts on its capacity to sustain the local population and economy in the future....

Inequality in Arab States

The following questions are important to address in any discussion on inequality, whether in Arab states or elsewhere: Should we be concerned about social and economic inequalities? What forms of inequality matter the most and why?

Women’s Economic Empowerment: An Overview for the MENA Region

The idea that women’s empowerment plays an important role in economic development has long been evidenced in the literature. Several studies have confirmed that lower or weak female labour force participation hinders economic growth.

EU Cybersecurity Capacity Building in the Mediterranean and the Middle East

The 2008 Report on the implementation of the European Security Strategy included “cybersecurity” for the first time among the priorities of the EU’s external action.

US Foreign Policy in the Mediterranean Region and How it Affects Other Actors

There is a tendency to obsess about American presidential rhetoric and the swirl of partisan commentary as a means for interpreting US foreign policy and strategy. Such a focus obfuscates an understanding of American statecraft and defence.

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